Quote by Justin Townes Earle

I heard Nirvana, and discovered that songs could be like poetry, but a little bit more refined: you didn't have to have 20 verses to get your point across.

I heard Nirvana, and discovered that songs could be like poe

Summary

This quote highlights the impact of Nirvana's music on the speaker's perception of songs as a form of artistic expression. The quote suggests that hearing Nirvana revealed to the speaker that songs could serve as poetic vehicles, conveying messages effectively without the need for excessive length. It implies that Nirvana's music showed the speaker the value of concise and refined songwriting, prompting a reevaluation of the conventional song structure and a recognition of the power of brevity in delivering artistic messages.

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Poetry

By Justin Townes Earle

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